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A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today.  The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date. 

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Four Rivers Story Trail: 'Cicada Symphony'

25055 W Walnut Ln Channahon, IL

Dates: May. 23, 2024
Times: 9am-8pm
Location: Four Rivers Environmental Education Center , 25055 W Walnut Ln, Channahon, IL

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Travel along Four Rivers' Woodland Loop Trail and discover the remarkably unique life cycle of the periodical cicada. Cicada Symphony, written by Sue Fleiss, is rhythmic, engaging and full of fascinating facts. Illustrator Gareth Lucas has drawn magnificent, colorful illustrations. Enjoy the book and a lovely stroll in nature. This story is appropriate for all ages.

Fee: Free! Age: All ages. No registration required.

The trail covers 0.4 miles of paved trail. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online no later than 48 hours before the program.

(Photo by Suzy Lyttle)

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